Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 c. chunky applesauce or 1 lb. 7 oz. jar chunky applesauce
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 4 rounded Tbsp. cocoa
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
  • 6 oz. chocolate chips

Method

  • Mix oil and 1 1/2 cups sugar.
  • Beat in eggs. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cocoa.
  • Add applesauce and pour into greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Sprinkle top of batter with 2 tablespoons sugar, nuts and chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Can divide recipe in half and bake in an 8 x 8-inch pan.